Paid Clinical Trials in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 3,479 paid clinical trials enrolling now across cities including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Hershey. Search by condition, age, or phase to find compensated research studies accepting participants near you.

Research sites in Pennsylvania include Penn Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and UPMC, running studies across oncology, cardiology, neurology, and more. The most actively recruiting conditions are Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Heart Failure, Prostate Cancer — browse the full list or use the filters to match your diagnosis. Both patients and healthy volunteers may qualify. Most studies offer compensation for time and travel.

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Common conditions studied in Pennsylvania

  • Breast Cancer (62 active studies)
  • Cancer (47 active studies)
  • Ovarian Cancer (39 active studies)
  • Heart Failure (36 active studies)
  • Prostate Cancer (36 active studies)
  • Colorectal Cancer (33 active studies)

Leading research sponsors in Pennsylvania

  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Pennsylvania?

There are approximately 3,479 recruiting clinical trials in Pennsylvania listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Do clinical trials in Pennsylvania pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Pennsylvania compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.

Who can participate in a clinical trial in Pennsylvania?

Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.

What conditions are most commonly studied in Pennsylvania?

The most common conditions under active study in Pennsylvania include Breast Cancer (62), Cancer (47), Ovarian Cancer (39), Heart Failure (36), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Pennsylvania on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.

How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Pennsylvania?

Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.

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All cities in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA(1,979)Pittsburgh, PA(1,233)Hershey, PA(265)Allentown, PA(126)Danville, PA(126)Bethlehem, PA(97)York, PA(92)Erie, PA(86)Wilkes-Barre, PA(77)Lancaster, PA(68)Monroeville, PA(64)Harrisburg, PA(58)Wynnewood, PA(51)Lewisburg, PA(49)Hazleton, PA(46)Willow Grove, PA(46)Mechanicsburg, PA(42)East Stroudsburg, PA(39)West Reading, PA(39)Greensburg, PA(35)Media, PA(34)Scranton, PA(33)Uniontown, PA(33)Dickson City, PA(31)Duncansville, PA(31)Sayre, PA(31)Chambersburg, PA(30)University Park, PA(29)Chadds Ford, PA(28)DuBois, PA(28)Lebanon, PA(27)Beaver, PA(25)Pottsville, PA(25)West Chester, PA(24)Wyomissing, PA(24)Bala-Cynwyd, PA(23)Camp Hill, PA(23)Ephrata, PA(23)Farrell, PA(23)Gettysburg, PA(23)Paoli, PA(22)Washington, PA(22)Wexford, PA(22)Seneca, PA(21)Altoona, PA(20)Bryn Mawr, PA(20)Easton, PA(20)Indiana, PA(20)Johnstown, PA(20)New Castle, PA(20)Butler, PA(19)Jefferson Hills, PA(19)Plymouth Meeting, PA(19)State College, PA(19)Abington, PA(18)Carlisle, PA(16)Natrona Heights, PA(16)Smithfield, PA(16)Cranberry Township, PA(15)Horsham, PA(14)Williamsport, PA(14)N. Huntingdon, PA(13)Scottdale, PA(12)Doylestown, PA(11)McKeesport, PA(11)Elkins Park, PA(10)West Mifflin, PA(10)Lewistown, PA(9)Moon Township, PA(9)Quakertown, PA(9)Yardley, PA(9)Exton, PA(8)Langhorne, PA(8)Mount Pleasant, PA(8)Pottstown, PA(8)Stroudsburg, PA(8)Meadowbrook, PA(7)Phoenixville, PA(7)Reading, PA(7)Sewickley, PA(7)Bensalem, PA(6)Kingston, PA(6)Meadville, PA(6)Sellersville, PA(6)Broomall, PA(5)East Norriton, PA(5)Hanover, PA(5)Springfield, PA(5)Grove City, PA(4)Moosic, PA(4)Philidelphia, PA(4)Selinsgrove, PA(4)Bloomsburg, PA(3)Bridgeville, PA(3)Flourtown, PA(3)Furlong, PA(3)Newport, PA(3)North Wales, PA(3)Philadephia, PA(3)Phildelphia, PA(3)Trevose, PA(3)Upland, PA(3)Villanova, PA(3)Wernersville, PA(3)Bethel Park, PA(2)Coatesville, PA(2)Cynwyd, PA(2)Dunmore, PA(2)Feasterville-Trevose, PA(2)Fort Washington, PA(2)Fountain Hill, PA(2)Gordonville, PA(2)King of Prussia, PA(2)Kittanning, PA(2)Linwood, PA(2)Malvern, PA(2)Monongahela, PA(2)Radnor, PA(2)Swiftwater, PA(2)Aliquippa, PA(1)Allen, PA(1)Allison Park, PA(1)Ambler, PA(1)Annville, PA(1)Blue Bell, PA(1)Center Valley, PA(1)Chalfont, PA(1)Chesterbrook, PA(1)Coaldale, PA(1)College, PA(1)Cornwall, PA(1)Dallas, PA(1)Darby, PA(1)Drexel Hill, PA(1)Elizabethtown, PA(1)Glenside, PA(1)Hamburg, PA(1)Harleysville, PA(1)Havertown, PA(1)Huntingdon Valley, PA(1)Irwin, PA(1)Jenkintown, PA(1)Lansdale, PA(1)Leesport, PA(1)Lehighton, PA(1)Lemoyne, PA(1)McKees Rocks, PA(1)Middletown, PA(1)Multiple Locations, PA(1)Muncy, PA(1)Narberth, PA(1)North Huntingdon, PA(1)Orwigsburg, PA(1)Penn Wynne, PA(1)Phialdelphia, PA(1)Philadelphi, PA(1)Pittburgh, PA(1)Pittsburgh, PA, PA(1)Plains, PA(1)Rockledge, PA(1)Schwenksville, PA(1)Somerset, PA(1)Spring Mills, PA(1)Titusville, PA(1)Transfer, PA(1)Warren, PA(1)Warrington, PA(1)Waynesburg, PA(1)Wellsboro, PA(1)West Conshohocken, PA(1)Wilkes-Barre Township, PA(1)Wormleysburg, PA(1)

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